TX Just Says ‘No’ to Legalized Marijuana

TX Just Says ‘No’ to Legalized Marijuana

The vast majority of native Texans offered up a sigh of relief this past spring when efforts by marijuana advocateswere thwarted and the legislators voted “no” on bills attempting to lessen penalties for marijuana users. Citizens of Texas have continued to give state legislators positive feedback concerning this vote. After witnessing the chaos and negative repercussions of the Colorado state legalization of marijuana that includes difficulties in prosecuting DUI cases and regulating the emerging “pot tourism” industry, the majority of Texans prefer to keep discouraging drug use in their communities rather than attempt to legalize its use.

Health Effects of Marijuana Use

Despite the beliefs of marijuana legalization advocates, smoking marijuana comes with a myriad of negative health effects for users. Listed below are just a few of the physical and psychological effects of chronic marijuana use:

·         Increased risk of lung cancer

·         Impaired memory

·         Anxiety

·         Depression

·         Distorted perception

·         Lowered immune system

·         Daily cough and phlegm issues

·         Increased risk of lung infections

·         Panic attacks

·         Amotivational syndrome

Additionally, research indicates that marijuana users have high correlations with the development of mental illnesses like schizophrenia and psychosis.

How to Get Help

Marijuana advocates often state that marijuana is not an addictive drug, but new studies come out all the time that demonstrate that the opposite is true. Thewithdrawal symptoms experienced by heavy marijuana users are tough, and many patients find it difficult to get through detox alone without relapse.

It is recommended that those who struggle with dependence upon marijuana seek treatment services that can assist them in learning how to:

·         Avoid use of any drug, including alcohol

·         Address underlying mental health conditions and/or symptoms in a positive way rather than abusing drugs in an attempt to self-medicate the issue

·         Improve communication ability and relationships without the use of drugs

·         Improve employability by providing job skills and career counseling

·         Handle stress, anger, depression, grief and other negative emotions healthfully

Often smoking marijuana is a choice made because the patient doesn’t know how to deal with hardships and uncomfortable emotions without drugs or alcohol. Rehab is dedicated to providing detox and physical stabilization, but it is also focused on offering an intensive therapeutic program with the goal of helping patients to learn how to avoid relapse for the long-term.

Contact us today at the phone number listed above to learn more about your loved one’s options in addiction treatment.